Rayonier Supplements Merger Proxy Statement to Address Shareholder Litigation

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Rayonier Inc. issued supplemental disclosures for its merger with PotlatchDeltic Corporation to address shareholder lawsuits alleging deficiencies in the proxy statement, aiming to prevent delays and costs.

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• Merger Litigation Disclosed

  Rayonier Inc. and PotlatchDeltic Corporation are facing three lawsuits and demand letters alleging disclosure deficiencies in their joint proxy statement for the upcoming merger.

• Voluntary Supplemental Disclosures

  To avoid nuisance, cost, and potential delays to the merger, the companies are voluntarily providing additional disclosures, despite believing the allegations are without merit.

• Proxy Statement Amendments

  The supplemental disclosures amend and add detail to sections of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, particularly regarding the financial analyses performed by Morgan Stanley and BofA Securities.

• Shareholder Vote Imminent

  Special meetings for shareholders of both companies to vote on the merger are scheduled for January 27, 2026.

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Rayonier Inc. filed an 8-K to announce supplemental disclosures to its Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus related to its merger with PotlatchDeltic Corporation. This action is in response to three lawsuits and several demand letters alleging disclosure deficiencies in the original proxy statement. While Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic deny the merit of these allegations, they are voluntarily providing additional information to avoid nuisance, cost, and potential delays to the merger, which is scheduled for a shareholder vote on January 27, 2026. The supplemental disclosures provide further detail on the financial analyses performed by the companies' advisors, Morgan Stanley and BofA Securities. This proactive measure aims to mitigate legal risks and facilitate the timely completion of the merger.